MQ-4 Triton vs Orlan-10
Overview
The MQ-4 Triton and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and Special Technology Center respectively.
The MQ-4 Triton reaches 610 km/h — 4.1x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The MQ-4 Triton has an operational range of 15,200 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The MQ-4 Triton operates at altitudes up to 16,800 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 14,628 kg MTOW, the MQ-4 Triton is 914:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
The MQ-4 Triton has been produced in 30 units vs 1,000 for the Orlan-10. Unit cost is $180M for the MQ-4 Triton vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10. The Orlan-10 first flew 2 years before the MQ-4 Triton (2011 vs 2013).
| American unmanned surveillance aircraft, known for deployments in persistent maritime ISR missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 22 May 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Average unit price | $180 million |
| Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Special Technology Center |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $50K |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 610 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,781 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 110 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The MQ-4 Triton is more expensive at approximately $180 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 2 years before the MQ-4 Triton which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 30 units of the MQ-4 Triton.